New England Clam Chowder

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 slices bacon, browned and crumbled
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup potato, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can clams, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

• 1 cook potatoes until tender.
• 2 melt butter in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. add onions and celery. cook, stirring frequently, for 7-8 minute or until tender.
• 3 add finely chopped potatoes to onion and celery.
• 4 combine evaporated milk and flour in small bowl until blended; add to vegetable mixture.
• 5 stir in half & half, clams with juice, water, salt, pepper and crumbled bacon.
• 6 reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minute or until creamy and lightly thickened.